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Stuffed eggplant

Stuffed eggplant

Stuffed eggplant with a delicious, spiced minced meat mixture and fresh Turkish tzatziki. This incredibly flavorful dish is a must try!
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Preparation20 minutes
Cook time40 minutes
Total time1 hour

Ingredients

4 people
For the stuffed eggplant:
  • 2 large eggplants
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 clove garlic (finely chopped)
  • 300 gram ground beef
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 400 gram diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 green chili (finely chopped (remove the seeds for less heat, if desired))
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • olive oil, salt, and pepper
  • fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
For the Turkish Tzatziki:
  • ½ cucumber
  • 2 clove garlic (finely chopped)
  • 250 gram Turkish yogurt
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh mint leaves

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large frying pan

INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):

Make the stuffed eggplant.

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (392 Fahrenheit) with top and bottom heat.
  • Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh in a diamond pattern.
  • Brush the eggplant halves with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes, until soft and golden brown.
  • Heat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and fry until soft.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until it is crumbly and golden brown.
  • Then, add the bell pepper cubes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, green pepper, paprika, cumin powder, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer until the vegetables are soft and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Remove the eggplants from the oven and scoop out two-thirds of the flesh. Mix the flesh into the minced meat mixture. Fill the hollowed-out eggplants with the mixture and return them to the oven. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

Make the Turkish tzatziki.

  • Peel and coarsely grate the cucumber. Then, squeeze the excess moisture out of the cucumber with your hands.
  • In a bowl, mix the grated cucumber with the finely chopped garlic, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and vinegar.
  • Season with salt and pepper, stirring well.
  • Finally, mix the finely chopped mint leaves into the tzatziki. Serve the eggplant with tzatziki and parsley or cilantro. Add some rice to complete the meal, enjoy!
Nutrition information per portion
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Proteins: 17g | Fats: 19g | Saturated fats: 6g

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